nervous
/ˈnɜːvəs/ · /ˈnɝːvəs/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #1697 in the learning path
紧张的；忐忑不安的
Definitions
adj. worried or uneasy about what might happen
紧张的；忐忑不安的
adj. relating to the nerves in the body
神经的；神经系统的
Example
I felt nervous before my first swimming lesson yesterday.
昨天第一次上游泳课前，我感到很紧张。
Students who feel nervous about examinations may benefit from regular practice and supportive feedback from teachers.
对考试感到紧张的学生可以从定期练习和教师的鼓励性反馈中获益。
Collocations
- nervous about
- feel nervous
- nervous system
- nervous laugh
Word family
- nerve (n.)
- nervously (adv.)
- nervousness (n.)
Synonyms
- anxious
- uneasy
Antonyms
- calm
- relaxed
Usage tip
nervous about后接名词或动名词，表示对某事紧张。
FAQ
- What does nervous mean?
- worried or uneasy about what might happen relating to the nerves in the body
- How is nervous pronounced?
- UK /ˈnɜːvəs/, US /ˈnɝːvəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
